Bernie Diday, one of the respected and seasoned drag queens in Manila with over 16 years of experience in the drag scene, has faced a challenging condition that has rendered one of her eyes legally blind.
Shortly after the finale of ‘Drag Race Philippines’ Season 2 aired, a fan-run Twitter account initiated a fundraiser to assist Bernie in undergoing surgery to address her legally blind eye. The campaign stated that Bernie is scheduled to have the procedure in October.
@lionheartv Bernie, brought her charm to Drag Race Philippines Season 2 Premiere #EntertainmentNewsPH #LionhearTV #ExclusivelyOnTikTok #DragRacePhilippines #DragRacePhilippinesSeason2 #DragRacePH #DragRacePHSeason2 #RPDR
Today, Bernie expressed her gratitude to the Legazpi Eye Center and all those who contributed to the fundraiser. It appears that Bernie’s eye surgery is on the horizon.
Thank you so much @legazpieyecenter and to my doctor .. doc rainer @extremelyhungry thank you so much .. sir @richardmilante ang pasimuno ng lahat maraming maraming salamat s lahat ng tulong nyo at s family nyo po .. family milante … sobrang thank you po .. pic.twitter.com/fdhKEc2I7b
— Bernie Barrantes (@berniediday) October 25, 2023
As a transgender woman, Bernie has been a trailblazer for inclusivity and acceptance within the drag community. She graces the stage of the renowned O-Bar as a regular performer, captivating audiences with her magnetic energy night after night.
Bernie’s unwavering commitment to her craft not only supports her family but also fuels her own aspirations. She is among the nominees for Drag Influencer of the Year in the SILOG Awards category at the 9th RAWR Awards. Bernie is delighted to be in the company of her fellow drag queens in this category, among her competitors.
Ito nlng pag tuunan nyo ng pansin vote nyo ko kesa ano anong issue n yn char lng hahahahahahah 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/lk1VT9tfpf
— Bernie Barrantes (@berniediday) October 23, 2023
